Reversible Mahjong Tile Pattern Clothing

Reversible clothing with mahjong tile patterns addresses the challenge of using conventional tiles by enabling engaging human mahjong gameplay with 136 unique designs.

JP3255915UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22DAIGEN CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
DAIGEN CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-01-10
Publication Date
2026-05-22

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Abstract

Mahjong is typically played on a mahjong table or mat using 136 tiles (4 of each of 34 different types) made of plastic or other cubic material. However, for a more casual version where people are used as the tiles, we offer reversible mahjong tile-patterned clothing that makes this game easy to play. [Solution] Embroider and print a mahjong tile pattern onto the lining 2 of a reversible garment or hat.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a substitute for mahjong tiles, which is used when playing human mahjong by regarding each person as a mahjong tile.

Background Art

[0002] To play the game of mahjong, mahjong tiles are required. Mahjong tiles are cubic, and there are various materials such as plastic, bone, and ivory. Also, card-type mahjong tiles have been invented.

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Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

[0004] When playing human mahjong by regarding each person as a mahjong tile, it is difficult with conventional mahjong tiles.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a substitute for mahjong tiles that can easily play human mahjong.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention can easily play human mahjong by imparting the pattern of mahjong tiles to the back surface of reversible clothing (including hats) by means such as printing.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] Mahjong tiles are composed of a total of 136 tiles of 34 types, with 4 tiles of the same type for each type. The patterns are 34 types, including numbered tiles from 1 to 9 of each of "circles", "bamboos", and "strings", and 7 types of honor tiles ("east", "south", "west", "north", "white", "fortune", "center"). In other words, a game of human mahjong can be played using 136 pieces in total, four of each of the 34 different mahjong tile designs printed or embroidered onto the lining of reversible clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of a reversible mahjong tile patterned garment according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a reversible mahjong tile patterned clothing item and hat according to the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0009] 1 … Reversible Mahjong Tile Pattern Clothing Outer Fabric 2 … Reversible Mahjong Tile Pattern Clothing Lining 3 … Reversible Mahjong Tile Pattern Clothing Hat Outer Fabric 4 … Reversible Mahjong Tile Pattern Clothing and Hat Lining

Claims

1. A reversible garment with a pie pattern embroidered and printed on the lining.

2. A reversible hat with a mahjong tile pattern on the lining.